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title: "Exhibition Lighting Design - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4d5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Exhibition Lighting Design - Request for Information

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4d5

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum, acting as a sub-central public authority, has initiated a procurement process with a Request for Information (RFI) for an Exhibition Lighting Design project. Located in South Kensington, United Kingdom, the museum is seeking input from experts in the field of exhibition lighting design. This procurement is currently in its planning stage, with a focus on the services industry category, specifically lighting systems, artificial and natural lighting engineering services, and museum-exhibition services. A key deadline for interested parties is the completion of a questionnaire by 21st August 2026, as part of the market engagement process to inform future tenders related to this project.

This procurement offers a great opportunity for businesses specialising in creative lighting design to showcase their expertise and potentially influence upcoming tenders with the Natural History Museum. Companies with experience in designing atmospheric lighting within museum exhibitions are well-suited to respond to this RFI. Participating in this market engagement not only helps businesses align their services with the museum's future requirements but also enhances their visibility and credibility in the public procurement arena, potentially leading to future contract opportunities.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum is seeking a Request for Information from Exhibition Lighting Designers to gauge experience in the creative design of lighting atmosphere within exhibitions. The information gathered from this RFI will be used to inform future Exhibition Lighting Design tenders and is not a guarantee of work or future dealings with the NHM.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are asked to complete the linked questionnaire to respond to this Request for Information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/83GNzQXEHt
Please note, completing this questionnaire is does not guarantee future dealings or works with the Natural History Museum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071051-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | SOUTH KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071051-2026
  28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/83GNzQXEHt
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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